used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When, one spring morning, a week before the Friendship Carnival, she passed down Daphne Street with her plaintive, musical "Busy, busy, busy ..."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Ever since the wreck of the Through, Friendship had contributed to the support of the Home,--having first understood then that the Home was its patient pensioner,--and now it was almost like a compliment that we had been appealed to for help.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Doctor June and the young Reverend Arthur Bliss sat on Doctor June's screened-in porch discussing a deficit in the Good Shepherd's Orphans' Home fund for the fiscal year.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Ever since the wreck of the Through, Friendship had contributed to the support of the Home,--having first understood then that the Home was its patient pensioner,--and now it was almost like a compliment that we had been appealed to for help.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Doctor June and the young Reverend Arthur Bliss sat on Doctor June's screened-in porch discussing a deficit in the Good Shepherd's Orphans' Home fund for the fiscal year.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ever since the wreck of the Through, Friendship had contributed to the support of the Home,--having first understood then that the Home was its patient pensioner,--and now it was almost like a compliment that we had been appealed to for help.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When, one spring morning, a week before the Friendship Carnival, she passed down Daphne Street with her plaintive, musical "Busy, busy, busy ..."
BlissnounUS /blɪs/
a state of extreme happiness
From this reading Doctor June and the young Reverend Arthur Bliss sat on Doctor June's screened-in porch discussing a deficit in the Good Shepherd's Orphans' Home fund for the fiscal year.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading When, one spring morning, a week before the Friendship Carnival, she passed down Daphne Street with her plaintive, musical "Busy, busy, busy ..."
CarnivalnounUS /ˈkɑːrnəvəl/
a festival marked by merrymaking and processions
From this reading When, one spring morning, a week before the Friendship Carnival, she passed down Daphne Street with her plaintive, musical "Busy, busy, busy ..."
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading Ever since the wreck of the Through, Friendship had contributed to the support of the Home,--having first understood then that the Home was its patient pensioner,--and now it was almost like a compliment that we had been appealed to for help.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading Ever since the wreck of the Through, Friendship had contributed to the support of the Home,--having first understood then that the Home was its patient pensioner,--and now it was almost like a compliment that we had been appealed to for help.
DaphnenounUS /ˈdæfni/
any of several ornamental shrubs with shiny mostly evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers
From this reading When, one spring morning, a week before the Friendship Carnival, she passed down Daphne Street with her plaintive, musical "Busy, busy, busy ..."
deficitnounUS /ˈdefəsət/
the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required
From this reading Doctor June and the young Reverend Arthur Bliss sat on Doctor June's screened-in porch discussing a deficit in the Good Shepherd's Orphans' Home fund for the fiscal year.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Doctor June and the young Reverend Arthur Bliss sat on Doctor June's screened-in porch discussing a deficit in the Good Shepherd's Orphans' Home fund for the fiscal year.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Doctor June and the young Reverend Arthur Bliss sat on Doctor June's screened-in porch discussing a deficit in the Good Shepherd's Orphans' Home fund for the fiscal year.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When, one spring morning, a week before the Friendship Carnival, she passed down Daphne Street with her plaintive, musical "Busy, busy, busy ..."
at any time
From this reading Ever since the wreck of the Through, Friendship had contributed to the support of the Home,--having first understood then that the Home was its patient pensioner,--and now it was almost like a compliment that we had been appealed to for help.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Ever since the wreck of the Through, Friendship had contributed to the support of the Home,--having first understood then that the Home was its patient pensioner,--and now it was almost like a compliment that we had been appealed to for help.
fiscaladjectiveUS /ˈfɪskəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading Doctor June and the young Reverend Arthur Bliss sat on Doctor June's screened-in porch discussing a deficit in the Good Shepherd's Orphans' Home fund for the fiscal year.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Doctor June and the young Reverend Arthur Bliss sat on Doctor June's screened-in porch discussing a deficit in the Good Shepherd's Orphans' Home fund for the fiscal year.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading When, one spring morning, a week before the Friendship Carnival, she passed down Daphne Street with her plaintive, musical "Busy, busy, busy ..."
fundnounUS /fʌnd/
a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
From this reading Doctor June and the young Reverend Arthur Bliss sat on Doctor June's screened-in porch discussing a deficit in the Good Shepherd's Orphans' Home fund for the fiscal year.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Doctor June and the young Reverend Arthur Bliss sat on Doctor June's screened-in porch discussing a deficit in the Good Shepherd's Orphans' Home fund for the fiscal year.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ever since the wreck of the Through, Friendship had contributed to the support of the Home,--having first understood then that the Home was its patient pensioner,--and now it was almost like a compliment that we had been appealed to for help.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Ever since the wreck of the Through, Friendship had contributed to the support of the Home,--having first understood then that the Home was its patient pensioner,--and now it was almost like a compliment that we had been appealed to for help.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Ever since the wreck of the Through, Friendship had contributed to the support of the Home,--having first understood then that the Home was its patient pensioner,--and now it was almost like a compliment that we had been appealed to for help.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When, one spring morning, a week before the Friendship Carnival, she passed down Daphne Street with her plaintive, musical "Busy, busy, busy ..."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Doctor June listened with serene patience to what his visitor would say.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Doctor June and the young Reverend Arthur Bliss sat on Doctor June's screened-in porch discussing a deficit in the Good Shepherd's Orphans' Home fund for the fiscal year.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Doctor June and the young Reverend Arthur Bliss sat on Doctor June's screened-in porch discussing a deficit in the Good Shepherd's Orphans' Home fund for the fiscal year.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ever since the wreck of the Through, Friendship had contributed to the support of the Home,--having first understood then that the Home was its patient pensioner,--and now it was almost like a compliment that we had been appealed to for help.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Ever since the wreck of the Through, Friendship had contributed to the support of the Home,--having first understood then that the Home was its patient pensioner,--and now it was almost like a compliment that we had been appealed to for help.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Doctor June and the young Reverend Arthur Bliss sat on Doctor June's screened-in porch discussing a deficit in the Good Shepherd's Orphans' Home fund for the fiscal year.
June'snounUS /dʒuːnz/
possessive form of “june” — the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Doctor June and the young Reverend Arthur Bliss sat on Doctor June's screened-in porch discussing a deficit in the Good Shepherd's Orphans' Home fund for the fiscal year.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Ever since the wreck of the Through, Friendship had contributed to the support of the Home,--having first understood then that the Home was its patient pensioner,--and now it was almost like a compliment that we had been appealed to for help.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Doctor June listened with serene patience to what his visitor would say.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When, one spring morning, a week before the Friendship Carnival, she passed down Daphne Street with her plaintive, musical "Busy, busy, busy ..."
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading When, one spring morning, a week before the Friendship Carnival, she passed down Daphne Street with her plaintive, musical "Busy, busy, busy ..."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Ever since the wreck of the Through, Friendship had contributed to the support of the Home,--having first understood then that the Home was its patient pensioner,--and now it was almost like a compliment that we had been appealed to for help.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ever since the wreck of the Through, Friendship had contributed to the support of the Home,--having first understood then that the Home was its patient pensioner,--and now it was almost like a compliment that we had been appealed to for help.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Doctor June and the young Reverend Arthur Bliss sat on Doctor June's screened-in porch discussing a deficit in the Good Shepherd's Orphans' Home fund for the fiscal year.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When, one spring morning, a week before the Friendship Carnival, she passed down Daphne Street with her plaintive, musical "Busy, busy, busy ..."
OrphansnounUS /ˈɔːrfənz/
plural of “orphan” — a child who has lost both parents
From this reading Doctor June and the young Reverend Arthur Bliss sat on Doctor June's screened-in porch discussing a deficit in the Good Shepherd's Orphans' Home fund for the fiscal year.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading When, one spring morning, a week before the Friendship Carnival, she passed down Daphne Street with her plaintive, musical "Busy, busy, busy ..."
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading Doctor June listened with serene patience to what his visitor would say.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Ever since the wreck of the Through, Friendship had contributed to the support of the Home,--having first understood then that the Home was its patient pensioner,--and now it was almost like a compliment that we had been appealed to for help.
pensionernounUS /ˈpenʃənər/
the beneficiary of a pension fund
From this reading Ever since the wreck of the Through, Friendship had contributed to the support of the Home,--having first understood then that the Home was its patient pensioner,--and now it was almost like a compliment that we had been appealed to for help.
plaintiveadjectiveUS /ˈpleɪntɪv/
expressing sorrow
From this reading When, one spring morning, a week before the Friendship Carnival, she passed down Daphne Street with her plaintive, musical "Busy, busy, busy ..."
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading Doctor June and the young Reverend Arthur Bliss sat on Doctor June's screened-in porch discussing a deficit in the Good Shepherd's Orphans' Home fund for the fiscal year.
ReverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading Doctor June and the young Reverend Arthur Bliss sat on Doctor June's screened-in porch discussing a deficit in the Good Shepherd's Orphans' Home fund for the fiscal year.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Tension," said the Reverend Arthur Bliss, squaring his splendid young shoulders, "tension.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Doctor June and the young Reverend Arthur Bliss sat on Doctor June's screened-in porch discussing a deficit in the Good Shepherd's Orphans' Home fund for the fiscal year.
express in words
From this reading Doctor June listened with serene patience to what his visitor would say.
screened-in
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doctor June and the young Reverend Arthur Bliss sat on Doctor June's screened-in porch discussing a deficit in the Good Shepherd's Orphans' Home fund for the fiscal year.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading Doctor June listened with serene patience to what his visitor would say.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When, one spring morning, a week before the Friendship Carnival, she passed down Daphne Street with her plaintive, musical "Busy, busy, busy ..."
Shepherd'snounUS /ˈʃepərdz/
possessive form of “shepherd” — a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading Doctor June and the young Reverend Arthur Bliss sat on Doctor June's screened-in porch discussing a deficit in the Good Shepherd's Orphans' Home fund for the fiscal year.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading "Tension," said the Reverend Arthur Bliss, squaring his splendid young shoulders, "tension.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Ever since the wreck of the Through, Friendship had contributed to the support of the Home,--having first understood then that the Home was its patient pensioner,--and now it was almost like a compliment that we had been appealed to for help.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading "Tension," said the Reverend Arthur Bliss, squaring his splendid young shoulders, "tension.
the season of growth
From this reading When, one spring morning, a week before the Friendship Carnival, she passed down Daphne Street with her plaintive, musical "Busy, busy, busy ..."
squaringverbUS /ˈskwerɪŋ/
-ing form of “square” — make square
From this reading "Tension," said the Reverend Arthur Bliss, squaring his splendid young shoulders, "tension.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading When, one spring morning, a week before the Friendship Carnival, she passed down Daphne Street with her plaintive, musical "Busy, busy, busy ..."
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Ever since the wreck of the Through, Friendship had contributed to the support of the Home,--having first understood then that the Home was its patient pensioner,--and now it was almost like a compliment that we had been appealed to for help.
TensionnounUS /ˈtenʃən/
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading "Tension," said the Reverend Arthur Bliss, squaring his splendid young shoulders, "tension.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ever since the wreck of the Through, Friendship had contributed to the support of the Home,--having first understood then that the Home was its patient pensioner,--and now it was almost like a compliment that we had been appealed to for help.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When, one spring morning, a week before the Friendship Carnival, she passed down Daphne Street with her plaintive, musical "Busy, busy, busy ..."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Ever since the wreck of the Through, Friendship had contributed to the support of the Home,--having first understood then that the Home was its patient pensioner,--and now it was almost like a compliment that we had been appealed to for help.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Ever since the wreck of the Through, Friendship had contributed to the support of the Home,--having first understood then that the Home was its patient pensioner,--and now it was almost like a compliment that we had been appealed to for help.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ever since the wreck of the Through, Friendship had contributed to the support of the Home,--having first understood then that the Home was its patient pensioner,--and now it was almost like a compliment that we had been appealed to for help.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Ever since the wreck of the Through, Friendship had contributed to the support of the Home,--having first understood then that the Home was its patient pensioner,--and now it was almost like a compliment that we had been appealed to for help.
someone who visits
From this reading Doctor June listened with serene patience to what his visitor would say.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ever since the wreck of the Through, Friendship had contributed to the support of the Home,--having first understood then that the Home was its patient pensioner,--and now it was almost like a compliment that we had been appealed to for help.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Ever since the wreck of the Through, Friendship had contributed to the support of the Home,--having first understood then that the Home was its patient pensioner,--and now it was almost like a compliment that we had been appealed to for help.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading When, one spring morning, a week before the Friendship Carnival, she passed down Daphne Street with her plaintive, musical "Busy, busy, busy ..."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Doctor June listened with serene patience to what his visitor would say.
at the time that
From this reading When, one spring morning, a week before the Friendship Carnival, she passed down Daphne Street with her plaintive, musical "Busy, busy, busy ..."
in the company of; together with
From this reading When, one spring morning, a week before the Friendship Carnival, she passed down Daphne Street with her plaintive, musical "Busy, busy, busy ..."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Doctor June listened with serene patience to what his visitor would say.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading Ever since the wreck of the Through, Friendship had contributed to the support of the Home,--having first understood then that the Home was its patient pensioner,--and now it was almost like a compliment that we had been appealed to for help.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Doctor June and the young Reverend Arthur Bliss sat on Doctor June's screened-in porch discussing a deficit in the Good Shepherd's Orphans' Home fund for the fiscal year.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Doctor June and the young Reverend Arthur Bliss sat on Doctor June's screened-in porch discussing a deficit in the Good Shepherd's Orphans' Home fund for the fiscal year.
